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Minutes of Lake Elmo City Council Meeting, October 18, 1977. Meeting called to order at 5:12p.m. by Mayor Armstrong. Present: Mayor Armstrong, Councilmen Shervheim, Pott and Morgan (5:58) and Councilwoman Lyons. Also Present: Adm. Assistant Whittaker, Bldg. Insp. Mueller, Counsel Raleigh. Jim White: 20th. St. Lane North --Addressed council on problem of drainage from cul de sac at 20th. St. Lane N. Problem had been referred to engineer and report had still not been received. Council will consider at the council meeting November 1, 1977. Systems Statement: Council reviewed the first 15 pages of the state- ment prior to supper break. All changes will be made by L. Whittaker. Council will consider additional pages at the next meeting, if possible. Mr. Bratch: 50th. Street --Water drainage problem with water flowing across the center of the lot rather than through the easement on the edge of the property. John Mueller advised that road was installed in 1947 and blacktopped in 1967. Road did not change natural flow of runoff. Any change of flow would be at owners expense. Assessor: Councilman Shervheim advised he had been contacted by Bill Park asking whether or not the city wanted to retain his services as assessor for 1978. If so he was asking for a 10o increase from $4200. to $4620. and if authorized wanted to get started. L. Whittaker will check county rate so a decision can be made at the Nov. 1, 1977 meeting. 194 ---- The joint powers agreement requires reports periodically to the municipalities. This will be accomplished by copies of the minutes of meetings plus a monthly financial report Sunfish Lake Park: Councilman Morgan requested that the city crew, if possible, haul some gravel or cinders for additional base on the roads and parking lot at Sunfish Lake Park. Sewer- Study Committee: Request that minutes of the committee be distributed to the City Council. Mayor Armstrong will contact Todd Williams and ask for an interim report. Assessment Committee: Councilman Morgan advised that he would pursue this so committee gets active. Mr. & Mrs. Duke--9186 Jamaca Ct. No. -Request a variance to place garage ahead of the main building. Mayor explained that a variance required a public hearing or as a substitute obtain written approval from all neighbors within 350'. Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Morgan to approve variance subject to the owners supplying written approval from the neighbors in a form suitable to city counsel. Carried 5-0. Variance fee of $30.00 will be collected before permit is issued.